ABC-Update

Why you might like it

ABC-Update is an easy to use tool that sets you in control of MS Update operations.

With ABC-Update you get the updates exactly when you want them, and can also define max reboots, use filtering options to select updates based on patch dates, KB Articles and update categories.
The tool has a GUI and a command line version and this enable you to script update operations also if you have that need.
Because you can also call the tool from a command line it is well fitted to be used with software distribution tools like ABC-Deploy, MS SCCM and others.

You are in control. No more waiting for Automatic updates.
Tested OK from Windows XP/2003 and up

This gap between what Microsoft is offering out of the box, and what many admins really wants is what the ABC-Update tool is made to fill.